Peppermint Oil

Strong evidence for enteric-coated peppermint oil in IBS; aromatic use for headache/alertness supported.

Benefits

Aromatic alertness and headache relief
enteric-coated capsules studied for IBS

Key compounds

Mentholmenthone

May help with

Tension headache
mental fatigue
IBS (enteric capsules)
congestion

Best for these goals

Focusdigestion (IBS)headache relief

How to use it

Diffused; diluted topical (temples); enteric-coated capsules for IBS only

Evidence level

Moderate

Cautions & interactions

EXTERNAL/AROMATIC USE ONLY — do not ingest essential oils without professional guidance; many are toxic if swallowed. Always dilute in a carrier oil before skin contact; do a patch test. Keep away from children and pets. Only enteric-coated capsules are intended for internal IBS use — not raw oil. NEVER apply near infants'/children's faces (laryngospasm risk). GERD caution.

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